Do any of these thoughts sound familiar?

I feel so alone. I feel like a failure; I’m the only one going through this stress.

Is your solution to double down and do more? Work harder. Take on more obligations. Make more sacrifices. How’s it working for you?

I’ve been there… Losing sleep because you’re worried about your clients’ problems. Constantly trying to see around corners.

Want to know a secret? Being a lawyer doesn’t have to be this way.

I’m intimately familiar with the struggles of lawyering.

Seven years ago, I had constant, chronic anxiety and was diagnosed with social anxiety disorder. I started my career as an assistant state attorney in 2004, and have been practicing bankruptcy law since 2009.

I have seen first hand the power of adding a simple mindfulness and meditation practice to my daily life.

Here’s what I’ve learned in my journey from “the anxious lawyer” to “the mindful lawyer.” We were never TAUGHT healthy, sustainable behaviors that promote well-being.

Just like the practice of law, managing stress also requires PRACTICE.

The Science Behind Mindfulness

Job effectiveness: Increased by 6%

Stress: Decreased by 32%

Anxiety: Decreased by 30%

Depression: Decreased by 29%

Results of the research study by the Department of Psychology & Brain and Mind Institute at The University of Western Ontario on impact of mindfulness and meditation practice for lawyers. (Read the full study.)

"While the "thinking mind" is a critical tool for lawyers, meditation relaxes the thinking mind, allowing new and creative insights to surface. Most of my best trial strategies and business initiatives emerged in this way! But the real benefit is the peace and calmness that meditation has added to my life."

Mary B. Cranston

Retired CEO of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLC; first woman to head a major global law firm

Mindful Pause: 31 Days of Bite-Sized Practices for Cultivating More Joy and Satisfaction

Spend just 6 minutes per day learning, practicing and implementing practical mindfulness and meditation tools for 31 days and see the impact it makes in your life.

Spend just 0.1 hour, every day to prioritize your own well-being. Get more of what you love out of being a lawyer while moving beyond the negativity and anxiety that has held you back.

Of all the 0.1 hours you dedicate to your clients, isn’t your well-being worth a single six-minute? If you’re anything like ‘the average attorney,’ you’ll bill about 150 hours working for clients each month and over 200 hours at work overall. That’s a lot of time dedicated to other people’s needs! You deserve a little time for yourself.

Set aside just .1 hours a day— a mere 1.5% of your working time — to pause, breathe and become a happier you.

What Will I Learn?

Stress and anxiety management

Tools for improving focus and concentration

Foundations of mindfulness & meditation

Set boundaries

Increase your resiliency

“I would definitely recommend Jeena’s meditation courses to any of my colleagues who are looking for a little more peace and harmony in their very busy professional lives. Jeena expertly guides you through the basics of meditation.”

What Results Can I Expect?

Time Management: Examine how you spend your time, and how you set boundaries with other people

Stress Relief: Stay calm and find happiness and gratitude in the moment

Productivity: Concentrate on the work at hand, and break the cycle of constant worry

Conflict Resolution: Gain a sense of calm when handling difficult clients or resolving stressful situations with a judge or opposing counsel

Confidence: Feel more comfortable being “you” and living in alignment with your values

Well-being: Learn how to replace unhealthy and unproductive thoughts and behaviors with healthier habits

I’ve been to several of Jeena’s workshops. I find her warm, compassionate and funny style engaging and inspiring. Her book inspired the longest run at meditation that I have ever had as well as a fresh approach to being really with my very young children and not thinking about a 100 other things. It has really helped my relationship with my family, my work and life in general. I am ever grateful to her.

About Jeena Cho

I teach lawyers to harness the power of mindfulness to decrease stress and anxiety while increasing focus and concentration. I have special insights into what lawyers go through because I am a lawyer.

I started my legal career as an assistant state attorney in 2004, handling domestic violence cases, and I have been practicing bankruptcy law at JC Law Group PC since 2009.

I’m the co-author of The Anxious Lawyer, the first book published by the American Bar Association on mindfulness and meditation. Today I speak, coach, and provide training to law firms on how lawyers can use mindfulness to boost productivity while enjoying a happier and more fulfilling professional and personal life.

This is a self guided course. You’ll receive a bite-sized practice delivered to you daily. You can do the practice at a time that works best for your schedule. However, I do encourage you to calendar 6-minutes and treat it like an appointment. Remember, you’ll only see results through regular and consistent practice.

While the course is designed to be completed each day, you’ll have access to all the content for one full year. You’re also welcome to download all the videos and guided meditations for your personal use after the first year.

Testimonials

“Mindfulness for Attorneys changed my perspective on how to approach challenges in the workplace and at home. My anxiety has decreased and I feel much more centered; I am even sleeping better.” — Laura Blumenstein, Civil Litigation Attorney

“As a result of the class I am able to focus less on complaining and more on doing: Whine Less, Do More.” — Mary Persyn, Persyn Law & Policy

“My life as a lawyer, a solo business-person, and mom to 5 is chaotic. I am very grateful that Jeena brought to me a different perspective to my day. Life may not slow down, but now I can see how taking a breath, improves each day.” — TC Langford, Langford Law Office, Bryan, TX

“Meditation has become a skill that I may place in my toolbox to become a more focused attorney and control the stress accompanying everyday living.” — Rachel Lynn Foley, Bankruptcy Attorney, Kansas City, MO